At the department's discretion, the program may either be created and maintained on a self-funded basis or procured from an insurance company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or a combination of both. In addition, the department is authorized to contract with any third party providers for any and all services which may be necessary to design, administer, communicate or fund the health benefits program.

Statutory Authority

§§ 2.1-20.1 and 2.1-20.1:02 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR525-01-02 § 2.2, eff. November 21, 1990.